Groove3 Ableton Live 12 Explained v2025.07 [TUTORiAL]

If you're new to Ableton Live 12, you're in the right place. In this comprehensive Ableton Live 12 video course, production expert Thomas Cochran will guide you through all the features that make Ableton Live 12 one of the most popular DAWs out there. You'll learn everything you need to know to get up and running quickly, as well as plenty of information that will come in handy once you've gotten your feet wet with the basics. These Live 12 videos are designed for new Ableton Live users. Thomas begins by welcoming you to the course and showing you how to properly configure your inputs, outputs, and MIDI controllers for use with Ableton Live 12. You'll also learn how to create your first song and see how the use of templates can help save time for future projects. Thomas then discusses the various views (session, arrangement) you'll use in standard projects, as well as how Ableton Live differs from other DAWs in this regard. Next, delve into the browser's features and content, and learn how it can enhance your production workflow. Thomas then moves on to some basic functionality (transport control, etc.) and gets you started with some commonly used key commands for time-saving efficiency. There's way more to come in the course, including basic signal flow/routing/monitoring, tracks (different types and how to use them), clips (recorded media items on the timeline that can be manipulated in many ways), mixer (used to balance your tracks and much more), recording audio and MIDI, editing audio/MIDI clips and performances, using effects, advanced MIDI features, automation (for controlling various elements like track volume, panning, etc. over time), intro to Grooves (for adding live and dynamics into MIDI performances and more), MIDI control (using and external MIDI keyboard or other controller to control various aspects of the software), exporting your mixed songs (creating a stereo file that can be played by anyone anywhere), and much more! Working with Ableton Live 12 offers limitless possibilities, but, similar to many DAWs, there is a significant learning curve initially. That's what makes this course so invaluable. There's simply no better way to get up to speed and fully comfortable with Ableton Live 12 quickly and easily. See the individual Ableton Live 12 video tutorial descriptions for more information on all the amazing things you can do with this DAW. Learning a DAW can be a daunting task if you go it alone, but it doesn't have to be! Watch "Ableton Live 12 Explained®" today! What You Will Learn: -How to configure your audio interface's inputs and outputs for recording and playing back of sound in Ableton Live, along with your MIDI controller(s) (keyboard, percussion pad, etc.) -How to navigate your session with transport controls, markers, etc. -Recording audio with microphones or direct methods and recording virtual MIDI instruments with a MIDI controller or even your computer keyboard -Editing recorded performances and adding effects like reverb, delay, etc. -And much more!